Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District - Milwaukee, WI

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Milwaukee, WI

About the position

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a regional governmental agency dedicated to serving the greater Milwaukee area, which encompasses approximately 1.1 million residents. The agency is committed to providing essential services such as water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure, all aimed at protecting public health and the environment. The mission of MMSD is to deliver world-class, cost-effective water resource management through effective leadership and partnerships within the community. MMSD is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Management and Budget Analyst within the Finance Division. This role is pivotal in developing and administering the operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital budgets of MMSD. Reporting directly to the Budget Manager, the Associate Management and Budget Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient use of MMSD resources while achieving the agency's mission. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, including the preparation of annual budgets, analysis of budget requests, and monitoring of budget expenditures to ensure compliance with established procedures and regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling and preparing annual budget documents, conducting revenue source forecasts, and providing recommendations for budgetary adjustments as necessary. Additionally, the role requires research and monitoring of economic and financial developments that may impact MMSD's budgets, as well as the identification of significant issues and potential solutions. The Associate Management and Budget Analyst will also engage in special projects and work collaboratively with an analytical team to evaluate alternatives for MMSD programs, operations, and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital budgets.
  • Review budget expenditure requests for completeness and accuracy.
  • Work with cost center managers on budget requests and analyze them for conformance with established procedures.
  • Compile and prepare annual budget documents.
  • Monitor budget to actuals by reviewing reports and working with cost center managers.
  • Identify and analyze spending variances and offer recommendations for mitigation.
  • Prepare fiscal notes and financial reports.
  • Research and monitor economic and financial developments affecting MMSD's budgets.
  • Forecast future expenditures or revenues based on current proposals and costs.
  • Manage reviews and vacancy analyses for MMSD operations.
  • Engage in special projects as assigned and work as part of an analytical team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, public policy, or a related field.
  • Zero to six months of job-related experience.
  • Experience in budget and financial management.
  • Experience in budget forecasting.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to make cost-effective recommendations.
  • Proficiency in preparing reports and making presentations.
  • Computer software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

  • GFOA training in budgeting best practices.

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Paid parental leave
  • 457(b) retirement plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
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